Cramps, real or phantom?

I had a LSH on Jan. 12th and I had my first mini period 30 days later and then exactly 27 days from that I had my second period. I've had some cramping, and today I had a very light smear or two of spotting. I kept my cervix and I'm starting to wonder if I solved my problems.

This too is a bummer for me. I HARDLY EVER had period cramps, now I have had several, what's up with that??????? Wondering if Midol will help.

Hi everyone, my doc nurse explained that the muscle that gives us our period(uterus) is gone, however we still have many other muscles there that can give us our cramps....she reassured me that I would not have them forever, but I am beginning to wonder... I have had 3 cycles and have had ALL the PMS symptoms...including and most annoying CRAMPS!!! I too wonder if the surgery was worth it....

What about bloating? I'm nine weeks post-op and my stomach had flattened about a month ago (except for the "banana"!!), but now it's bloated like I'd be having, or about to have a period! I'm eating really well and trying to exercise some. It's depressing to have this bloat!

I'm still having the cramps (have one ovary) and glad that means it is working (I think), but enough already. I hope I don't have cramps forever, and never mind the huge crying jags and sore boobs. I certainly don't miss all the heavy bleeding, but I never thought the pms symptoms would continue. What is the banana?